10/12/2026
In our last video, we shared that autistic adults are two to three times more likely to experience partner abuse. Today, we’re talking about why.
First, abusers intentionally weaponize autistic traits. They might intentionally trigger sensory meltdowns, micro-manage routines, or use an individual’s diagnosis to gaslight them
Second, social differences can blur red flags. Difficulty reading hidden motives, a highly trusting nature, or social isolation can make it harder to spot a manipulator before it’s too late.
Third, childhood therapies (liked Applied Behavioral Analysis a.k.a ABA)and societal pressures often teach ‘learned compliance’. Autistic individuals are frequently conditioned to ignore their own boundaries and body signals to make others comfortable. In fact this can teach a person to stop listening to their own body signals because they have been trained that their own body signals are incorrect.
Finally, there is a massive deficit in accessible, neurodivergent-affirming relationship education and crisis support.
You can help change this dynamic. Spectrum Tech Trade School Village and Training Center has launched a fundraiser to create classes for education, prevention, and trauma informed healing The information is pinned on both Instagram and Facebook or go to our website https://www.spectrumtechtradeschool.com/domestic-violence-prevention.
You choose your level of donation
$25 for an attendees seat (so we can offer this service for free)
$50 for a kit
$100 to go towards our expert speaker fund
The more you donate the more classes we can hold
